Pachuca vs Puebla: match statistics
Pachuca is in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts boast an impressive 57% win rate at home, scoring an average of 1.36 goals while conceding just 0.93 per match. Puebla, on the other hand, are performing very poorly away, with just a 15% win rate and a dismal average of 1.92 goals conceded per away match. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.52 vs 1.15) and the goal difference (-14 for Puebla away compared to +6 for Pachuca at home) clearly indicate the hosts' superiority. Statistics such as chance conversion, ball possession, and clean sheets also favor Pachuca, making them the clear favorite for this match.
Pachuca vs Puebla: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pachuca played against Puebla in Liga MX (Mexico). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Pachuca has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Puebla has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Pachuca scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.11. Puebla scores 1.12 and allows 2.04. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Pachuca's games and 50% of Puebla's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 62%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pachuca has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.32 per game. Pachuca takes 14.1 shots per game, while Puebla takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Pachuca leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Puebla leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pachuca's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Puebla, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga MX games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Pachuca is in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts boast an impressive 57% win rate at home, scoring an average of 1.36 goals while conceding just 0.93 per match. Puebla, on the other hand, are performing very poorly away, with just a 15% win rate and a dismal average of 1.92 goals conceded per away match. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.52 vs 1.15) and the goal difference (-14 for Puebla away compared to +6 for Pachuca at home) clearly indicate the hosts' superiority. Statistics such as chance conversion, ball possession, and clean sheets also favor Pachuca, making them the clear favorite for this match.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Pachuca | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Pachuca is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Pachuca · 1.4 pts / game - Puebla
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Pachuca is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Pachuca · 1.12 goals / game - Puebla
Pachuca is 84% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Pachuca · 2.04 goals / game - Puebla
Pachuca scores in 64% of games (18 of 28 meczów), while Puebla keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Puebla scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 meczów), while Pachuca keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Pachuca
Over / Under - Puebla
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Pachuca is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Pachuca · 0.92 pts / game - Puebla
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pachuca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Puebla - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Pachuca
Puebla
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga MX).
Teams vs league
| Pachuca | Liga | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.39 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 74% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 77% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Pachuca's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Puebla. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Pachuca vs Puebla?
The Liga MX match finished Pachuca 2:1 Puebla. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pachuca vs Puebla?
Pachuca score 1.29 goals per game on average and Puebla 1.12. The Liga MX average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Pachuca's matches and 50% of Puebla's.
What form are Pachuca and Puebla in?
Over the last 5 games Pachuca have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Puebla 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pachuca vs Puebla?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.